This week we will be looking at some of the new products just released in the May-August 2026 Catalog by Stampin' Up! For today I've combined two bundles and some mix & match DSP to make this birthday card. I hope you like it and will give it a try. The rounded rectangle punch is a must have to add to any collection. You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Happy Birthday to You Fern & Flora card
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Scenic Coast 6"x 6" scenery birthday sneak peek
Hey everyone, I have some sneak peek products for you today. I've used several new upcoming products in this one easy fun fold card. I hope you like it and can see the possibilities with these new release items available to you starting May 5, 2026. This is my favorite way to use the beautiful scenery papers Stampin' Up! provides us with in the 6" x 6" size. It's pretty quick and easy and has a really good Wow! factor built in with the designer series paper doing the heavy lifting. To see the video tutorial I've created, head on over to my YouTube channel and watch by clicking this link.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
You're a blessing sketched designs
For my second card this week, I've chosen to use the Artisan Sketched Garden dsp for my focal image and brought in some awesome new scalloped dies coming out on the 5th of May. I've paired it again with the April POTM Eyelet Blooms dies and used the die for it's intended use and as an embossed piece. Be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Eyelet Blooms Butterflies thinking of you today
This week I will be focused on showing you sneak peek projects made with items from the soon-to-be-released May-Aug 2026 catalog and Online Exclusives. Today's projects are focused solely on items from the upcoming catalog. I've used the new 2026-2028 In Colors, the April POTM (product of the month) and bundles from the catalog. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek and are inspired to add these products to your wish list if you haven't already. There is a video tutorial over on my YouTube for my projects and you can access that by clicking on this link.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Ladybug Birthday in 2026-2028 In Colors
For my card today I wanted to focus on the new 2026-2028 In Colors which will debut on May 5. I had this vision to stamp the ladybugs in a row and color one in each color...then decided I really needed to use the Peaceful Pine to color my foliage rather than a ladybug. I started with a sketch (of which this card looks absolutely nothing like except for the rectangle lol), then dove in and this is the result. I am rather pleased with the looks of it. It just goes to show you how you can start with an idea or sketch and it's only a jumping off point for your creativity. To watch the YouTube video tutorial on how I put this card together, click this link.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Have the Best Day kitten card
Hello everyone. I have the cutest card for you this week using my featured product of the week, Cutest Crew by Stampin' Up! I've combined it with the Extradordinary Flora washi tape for this unique card. I do love how it turned out the washi tape makes the background so easy. To see how I've put my card together, you can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking here. I've used some ink blending techniques along with some background stamps to make the scenery behind the little kittens.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Scalloped oval Happiest Birthday Wishes card
Hello and welcome back to my blog today. I have a sweet nature scene as a birthday card. You could use this particular scenery for almost any occasion simply by changing the sentiments whether it be birthday, anniversary or sympathy card. I've combined the March 2026 Product of the Month (POM) with a new release some pattern paper from the Jan-April mini catalog. I hope you love the soft look as much as I do. To watch the video tutorial on how I've put this card together, head on over to YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Happiest birthday wishes dsp strip card
I've used a sketch I saw from Julie Salva for my card today. I didn't do mine exactly like the sketch because crafty girls do what they want and a sketch is only an inspirational starting point. I hope you like how this turned out. I was quite pleased with the result, and I think anyone would be happy to receive a birthday card like this. To watch the video tutorial on how to put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel to watch the replay. You will find it by clicking this direct link.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Love you to the Moon and Back
For my card today I'm sharing a sneak peek of one of the stand-alone stamp sets in the upcoming March 2026 Online Exclusives release by Stampin' Up! I love this little stamp set. I wanted to make a birthday card for my grandson who has a birthday in March. This stamp set spoke to me, as he is always trying to outdo the distance of I love you. He always makes me smile with the things he comes up with. Be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel to see how I put this together. You can find it by clicking this link.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Birthday shell fan technique card
For my card today, I've used the Shell Collecting stamp set along with some techniques to make this beach scene. I think it's very unique and I love how it turned out. It took three tries to get the vision in my head down on paper, but I am pleased with the result and I hope you are too. You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel to see how I achieved this look. You will find it here by clicking this link. It's really pretty simple with some masking, ink blending and a little creativity. I hope you give it a try.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Designer Series Paper Z-fold card base with tri fold
I have another fun fold card for you. I learned this fold this past weekend while attending a virtual retreat by Kevin Theesen and decided to give it a try. I hope you will do the same with some of those DSP pieces you have in your stash. It's a great way to use up a pack of paper so you can get more! To see how I've put this card together, watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Cute as a Bug Pop-out Panel card
I found another neat fun fold today. I saw a card made by Jacque Williams and was inspired to give this fold a go using the Cute as a Bug designer series paper by Stampin' Up! This card goes together rather quickly, especially if you use DSP as your background pieces rather than coloring the vines. To see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Happy Birthday bee fun fold
For my project today, I'm bringing in a stamp set that was been around for a bit, hopefully, you have it on hand already. It works for so many things. I decided to make this a very easy fun fold card. Just one extra score and voila, you have this fun fold made easily. You will find a video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Hobby Haven DSP birthday card
Hello everyone! I hope you are spending time with family and friends this holiday season. I finished up my shopping (I think!) yesterday and will be taking some time off to enjoy time with family and friends. I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays, Happy Hannukah or whatever it is you are celebrating this time of year. From our home to yours, good health and good wishes.
For my project today I was inspired by Jacque Williams, a demonstrator in Australia. I'm using product from the November Online Exclusives, annual catalog and we even have a sneak peek item from the upcoming Jan-April 2026 mini catalog by Stampin' Up! I hope you enjoy this project. It's pretty quick to put together once you fussy cut the images. There is a video tutorial available over on my YouTube channel. You will find it by clicking this link.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Birthday Bear Pop-Up flower card
Are we ready for the holidays? I am not ready yet. I still have a bit of shopping to do and all the wrapping. I'm hoping to get that done this week. I have moved on from Christmas projects though, and today, I'm using a Valentine set as a birthday card. I wanted to show how the Valentine Kisses bundle can be used for things other than Valentine's Day. Get you to think outside the box. If you missed the post for Wednesday, you'll want to check that out and see how I made a treat box with this set. I have a video tutorial for you on how to make this card step-by-step over on my YouTube channel. You will find the video by clicking this link. I hope you will give it a try. They are so fun to make and Stampin' Up! has made it so easy with the new die set!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Swirled Designs mouse head birthday card
Hello all! Today is the start of three days of Stampin' Up! free shipping on qualifying orders of $75 or more here in the U.S. (Amounts vary according to each market.) The promotion runs December 10-12, 2025 MT. Now is the perfect time to grab those stamps you've been eyeing and make yourself a very nice Christmas gift while you save money on shipping! It's a win-win. Head on over to my online store and get started on that shopping cart.
For my projects today and Thursday, I will be using products you can get right now and save on the shipping. I'm started with Swirled Designs bundle, a November online exclusive release, and I used additional items to make this card come together. You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.



















































